AIC's 45th Annual Meeting

This workshop will analyze key factors that influence the visual experience of objects on exhibition. The focus will be on how to balance the need for a high-quality visual experience while limiting light-induced damage. Pertinent theoretical and practical issues will be explained through lectures, group discussions and demonstrations. A discussion of essential cognitive principles of vision will provide a theoretical frame-work for understanding the "visual experience.” The workshop will explore how to implement these fundamental principles in a museum setting utilizing recent advances in lighting technology, including LEDs, new lighting control options, the use of daylight, and the merging of new and legacy lighting systems. Although the focus will be on the fine arts, the workshop will consider the unique concerns specific to historical and natural history collections.

This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge to make better decisions about implementing practical lighting solutions at their institutions, enhancing the visual experience while minimizing light-induced damage. This course is intended for museum professionals who are involved in decision making about illumination of collections.

Cost: $169